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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.08, 583.15 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.08, 583.15 and 360.56 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.08 : 583.15 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.08/583.15 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.08x = 583.15 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.08x = 210,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,260.56/422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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